Living afloat on inland canals, rivers and waterways is a popular choice throughout the UK and Europe. Covering UK, European and American inland waterways, this book offers practical advice on:- Suitable boats- Likely costs- Rules and regulations- Insurance considerations- Pros and cons of the liveaboard lifestyle- Dealing with health and other problems- Provisioning etc. With anecdotes from real life experiences, maps, sketches and photographs, the Coopers can help anyone dreaming of selling up and cruising the inland waterways to make that dream become a reality.